Trending Now - Roy Hodgson Returns to Coaching as Bristol City’s Interim Boss
WHO:
Roy Hodgson has had 21 different head coach roles over a 50-year career.
Hodgson's last managerial position was at Premier League side Crystal Palace, which ended in February 2024.
Roy Hodgson, 78, has been appointed as interim head coach at Bristol City Football Club.
Roy Hodgson, 78, former England national football team manager
Bristol City Football Club
WHAT:
Hodgson will manage Bristol City for the final seven games of the 2025-2026 English Football Championship season.
Hodgson's previous tenure at Bristol City lasted 21 games as caretaker manager in January 1982.
Hodgson's appointment is described as a "shock move" in the articles.
Roy Hodgson has been appointed as the interim head coach of Bristol City.
Hodgson will serve in this role until the end of the 2025-2026 season.
This marks Hodgson's return to coaching after retirement.
WHERE:
Bristol City, England
WHEN:
Hodgson's previous spell at Bristol City ended in April 1982.
Hodgson's appointment was announced on March 27th, 2026.
Appointment announced on March 27th, 2026
Hodgson previously managed Bristol City over 43 years ago.
WHY:
The specific reasons for Hodgson's appointment were not detailed in the articles.
HOW:
Hodgson described his previous experience at Bristol City as "nothing short of a disaster" due to financial issues at the club.
Hodgson's appointment is described as a "shock move" in the articles.
(UPDATED March 27, 2026 17:17 UTC)
Roy Hodgson will take the reins at Bristol City for the final seven matches of the 2025-2026 English Football Championship season, marking his return to the club after a previous stint as caretaker manager in January 1982. Hodgson's last managerial role was with Crystal Palace, which wrapped up in February 2024, and he has held 21 different head coach positions over his impressive 50-year career. Reflecting on his earlier time at Bristol City, Hodgson described that experience as "nothing short of a disaster" due to financial troubles the club faced at the time.
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 15:16 UTC)
Roy Hodgson has been appointed as the interim head coach at Bristol City Football Club, a move that has taken many by surprise. The announcement was made on March 27, 2026, and has been described as a "shock move" in various reports. At 78 years old, Hodgson brings a wealth of experience to the role.
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 13:23 UTC)
Roy Hodgson has been appointed as the interim head coach of Bristol City, marking his return to coaching after retirement. The announcement was made on March 27, 2026, and Hodgson will serve in this role until the end of the 2025-2026 season, over 43 years after he previously managed the club. This move has been described as a "shock move" in the media, although specific reasons for his appointment have not been detailed.